MacDonnell Road

QLDSecondary road3.0 km14 segments

8.0Sports

7.4Safety

3.0 kmTotal length

14Segments

31Recorded crashes

Voir sur la carte Découverte Google Maps ↗

MacDonnell Road is a 3.0 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans and 4WDs.

Explore more roads near Gold Coast14 km

No street view at this location

7-day forecast

Ecrire un recit··Signaler un probleme

Scores par véhicule

8.0/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.9/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

8.2/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.1/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.9/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 14 tronçons

Excellent (8+)71%Bon (6-8)27%Correct (4-6)1%

IQR score Sport : 6.0 - 7.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

7.0

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

7.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeSecondary road

8.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

7.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

8.9

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 14 tronçons· 24 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

Roads.detail.last5Years

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.269 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 2.509▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

11%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

22%

Basé sur 24 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée49%

Risque de conduite de nuit58%

Exposition au vent60%

Risque d'éblouissement38%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.45IRI m/km

Coverage: 95% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 86 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142207806Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8 #142207807Asphalt0.40 km8.78.68.7 #142543861Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.7 #142543859Asphalt0.23 km8.58.48.6 #142613891Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.6 #142613940Asphalt0.21 km6.96.67.3 #142207805Asphalt0.15 km6.76.57.0 #142207804Asphalt0.08 km6.76.57.2 #142207802Asphalt0.15 km6.76.57.2 #142275407Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.8 #142672479Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.8 #142010244Asphalt0.10 km6.25.96.6 #142010243Asphalt0.10 km6.25.96.6 #142010245Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.6 #142275409Asphalt0.05 km6.15.86.5 #142275406Asphalt0.12 km6.15.86.5 #142769255Asphalt0.00 km6.15.86.7 #142543863Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7 #142207801Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7 #142543862Asphalt0.11 km6.15.86.5 #142543860Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.6 #142207803Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.6 #142743999Asphalt0.05 km6.05.76.6 #142491894Asphalt0.06 km6.05.76.6 #142275410Asphalt0.02 km6.05.76.1 #142010242Asphalt0.10 km5.95.66.2 #142491893Asphalt0.12 km5.85.56.3 #142036681Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3 #142743996Asphalt0.09 km5.85.56.3 #142275405Asphalt0.10 km5.85.56.1 #142036683Asphalt0.09 km5.85.56.3 #142743995Asphalt0.06 km5.85.56.3 #142613892Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3 #142672477Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3 #142036682Asphalt0.08 km5.85.56.3 #142743997Asphalt0.10 km5.85.56.3 #142275408Asphalt0.07 km5.85.56.1 #142769257Asphalt0.03 km5.85.46.0 #142679559Asphalt0.07 km5.75.56.2 #142769254Asphalt0.03 km5.65.35.8 #142036680Asphalt0.15 km5.65.25.9 #142036679Asphalt0.13 km5.65.25.9 #142491890Asphalt0.14 km5.65.25.9 #142491892Asphalt0.06 km5.55.25.9 #142743998Asphalt0.06 km5.55.25.9 #142036686Asphalt0.03 km5.55.25.9 #142672478Asphalt0.02 km5.55.25.9 #142744001Asphalt0.17 km5.55.25.9 #142744000Asphalt0.17 km5.55.25.9 #142672476Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #142036685Asphalt0.10 km5.45.05.6 #142491891Asphalt0.13 km5.45.05.6 #142036684Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #142544914Asphalt0.03 km3.95.87.1 #142544908Asphalt0.03 km3.95.87.1 #142769304Asphalt0.04 km3.95.87.1 #142221708Asphalt0.04 km3.85.87.0 #142673430Asphalt0.16 km3.85.66.9 #142769307Asphalt0.07 km3.85.66.8 #142673425Asphalt0.07 km3.85.66.9 #142156127Asphalt0.04 km3.75.76.7 #142673429Asphalt0.02 km3.75.46.6 #142673428Asphalt0.08 km3.75.46.6 #142673427Asphalt0.08 km3.75.46.6 #142544915Asphalt0.01 km3.65.36.7 #142743903Asphalt0.10 km3.65.36.5 #142743889Asphalt0.03 km3.65.36.6 #142772515Asphalt0.03 km3.65.26.6 #142491895Asphalt0.10 km3.65.26.6 #142769305Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2 #142673433Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.4 #142544909Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2 #142544913Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2 #142491888Asphalt0.13 km3.55.06.3 #142743890Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.3 #142772484Asphalt0.03 km3.55.06.3 #142673432Asphalt0.05 km3.45.05.9 #142673431Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #142842068Asphalt0.03 km3.34.85.9 #142769251Asphalt0.03 km3.34.96.0 #142769253Asphalt0.03 km3.24.85.8 #142842083Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6 #142544907Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6 #142769309Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6 #142769311Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6 #142743891Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/macdonnell-road-qld-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=MacDonnell%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

Enquire about council data access →

Frequently asked questions

How long is MacDonnell Road?+

MacDonnell Road is approximately 3.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is MacDonnell Road sealed?+

Yes. MacDonnell Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is MacDonnell Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. MacDonnell Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive MacDonnell Road in a caravan?+

Yes. MacDonnell Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is MacDonnell Road good for an EV?+

Yes. MacDonnell Road scores 8.2/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Similar roads

Wivenhoe-Somerset Road

strong driving, 92 km away

8.2

RQS

Esk Hampton Road

strong driving, 115 km away

8.2

RQS

Jones Road

strong driving, 139 km away

8.2

RQS

East Deep Creek Road

excellent driving, 196 km away

8.5

RQS

Winn Road

strong driving, 75 km away

8.5

RQS

Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

See how the world's best roads compare